A transformer on Vaikundapuram First Street has wires exposed as they don’t have a protective cover. Residents said a cat was recently found dead after getting trapped inside the pillar box attached to the transformer.

Though the issue was reported to Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited officials, no action was taken, forcing residents to remove the carcass themselves. People in the area also said that unusual noises were sometimes heard from the transformer, raising fears of a possible electrical fault, especially considering children frequently play in the street.

A similar issue has been reported near a transformer located on Pushpa Nagar Main Road near Rajaji Second Street, where a pole carrying TV and fibre cables was leaning against the transformer. As the transformer lacks a protective cover, residents feared that if the pole collapsed, it could lead to a serious accident.

Members of the Nungai RWA said exposed EB wires and vegetation around transformers have been reported several times. “Each time we complain, officials say the issue will be addressed, but no action follows,” they said.